Ecuador and Galapagos Islands
Do you love nature? Perhaps fascinated by history, enjoy active vacations where you can explore "new worlds" while immersing yourself in local culture(s). Well then, Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands have much to offer you!
The Galapagos Islands are home to some of the highest levels of endemism (species found nowhere else on earth) anywhere on the planet.
Did you know? The Galapagos also have a rich Pirate history, including one of the first in the islands being Sir Francis Drake. Drake is well known as the first to fully circumnavigate the earth in one expedition, but, he was also quite the Privateer!
You may visit 14 of the 21 islands that make up the Galapagos Archipelago. The remaining 7 islands are protected areas for endemic species.
What To Do
• Visit the Cascada de Peguche Protected Forest
• Sample Bizcochos (definitely!)
• Experience a Pacari Chocolate Tasting
• Visit a Rose growing farm - Ecuador has over 300 varieties of roses, including some up to 6' tall!
• Sample Equatorial Wine
• Take a Cruise around the Galapagos Islands
• Surf the waves at Montanita
• Hike to Waterfalls
• Visit the Amazon Rainforest
• Experience a Shaman Ceremony
• Canoe to an Animal Rescue Centre in the Amazon
• Soak in the Hot Springs in Papallacta
• Birdwatching (so many birds!)
• Be in Awe along the Avenue of Volcanoes
• Visit Cotopaxi National Park
Sample Galapagos Cruise Itinerary
6 Days - 5 Nights
Thursday PM: Santa Cruz: Black Turtle Cove
Friday AM: Rabida: Rabida
PM: Chinese Hat: Chinese Hat
Saturday AM: Seymour: Seymour
PM: Mosquera: Mosquera
Sunday AM: Santiago: Sullivan Bay
PM: Bartolome: Bartolome
Monday AM: Genovesa: El Barranco
PM: Genovesa: Darwin Bay
Tuesday AM: San Cristobal: Interpretation Center